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EDITORS’ NOTES

Friends since school days in Chichester, England, Jessica Davies and Katherine Blamire came over to North America, where they hung their hats in New Orleans, Vancouver, and Nashville. In the last of those cities they recorded a single for Jack White’s Third Man label before eventually heading back to England to become deserved folk darlings in a scene known for its talent (Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons). This female duo, however, needn't be compared to their contemporaries. While their songs draw comparison to ‘60s English folk musicians (including Sandy Denny, of course), there’s nothing deliberately retro about them. The modern blues of “Strange Moon Rising” is an evocative piece of a late-night haunt that’s shared in other ways with the twisted folk of “Erie Lackawanna,” the acoustic-to-electric “Summer Fades,” the mystic folk “Devil in My Mind,” and the surprisingly catchy pop “Hotel Room.” There's not a weak track here, and the final batch of songs—“Storm Song,” “Blue Skies”—bring more rain but also light, which peaks out from the clouds in an inspiring way. The deluxe version includes seven bonus tracks, including the video for “Hotel Room” and alternate takes of three album tracks.

EDITORS’ NOTES

Friends since school days in Chichester, England, Jessica Davies and Katherine Blamire came over to North America, where they hung their hats in New Orleans, Vancouver, and Nashville. In the last of those cities they recorded a single for Jack White’s Third Man label before eventually heading back to England to become deserved folk darlings in a scene known for its talent (Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons). This female duo, however, needn't be compared to their contemporaries. While their songs draw comparison to ‘60s English folk musicians (including Sandy Denny, of course), there’s nothing deliberately retro about them. The modern blues of “Strange Moon Rising” is an evocative piece of a late-night haunt that’s shared in other ways with the twisted folk of “Erie Lackawanna,” the acoustic-to-electric “Summer Fades,” the mystic folk “Devil in My Mind,” and the surprisingly catchy pop “Hotel Room.” There's not a weak track here, and the final batch of songs—“Storm Song,” “Blue Skies”—bring more rain but also light, which peaks out from the clouds in an inspiring way. The deluxe version includes seven bonus tracks, including the video for “Hotel Room” and alternate takes of three album tracks.

TITLE

TIME

Summer Fades

4:11

Devil In My Mind

4:46

Hotel Room

4:11

Dragon

2:37

Erie Lackawanna

4:34

Strange Moon Rising

3:25

Morning Blues

3:39

Storm Song

4:16

Blue Skies Fall

3:04

Feeling Is Turning Blue

3:51

After the Rain

3:16

11 Songs, 41 Minutes

Released: Jun 14, 2011

℗ 2011 Smoke Fairies / Year Seven Records

Ratings and Reviews

4.3 out of 5

30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Dkonwin
, 08/12/2011

Beautiful Lyrics

The lead singer has a very soulful voice, and the lyrics are great! Reminds me a little bit of Cowboy Junkies. This is a good album. Will want to hear more from this band in the future. Give it a chance.

LoveRock9
, 07/21/2011

A "Well Behaved" October Project?

Granted, I've just listened to the samples here. Seems like it'll be a nice album - but not spectacular.

blackcatsbroom
, 07/02/2012

Smoke Faires

I saw a free concert in Wooster promoting this album and they were awesome. Got to meet them and talk with them! Will continue to support them always!